ai4bharat/Pralekha huggingface dataset:
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccination
With two Made-in-India vaccines, COVID-19 Vaccination Drive Successfully conducted on day 1
3,352 sessions held; 1,91,181 beneficiaries vaccinated
16,755 personnel actively involved in the massive nationwide program
No case of Post-vaccination Hospitalization reported
In a major leap in India’s public health history, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi launched the COVID-19 vaccine drive in the country, the world’s largest vaccination drive so far.
The first day of the massive countrywide COVID-19 vaccination program was conducted successfully. A total of 3,352 sessions were held wherein 1,91,181 beneficiaries were vaccinated as per the provisional reports. Additional 3,429 beneficiaries were vaccinated in Defence institutions. As many as 16,755 personnel were actively involved in organizing the immunization session sites.
No case of post-vaccination hospitalization has been reported, so far.
Two types of COVID-19 vaccines have been supplied for the vaccination drive:
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- Covishield vaccine  has been supplied to all States/UTs.
- Covaxin vaccine  has been supplied to 12 States.
Adequate quantities of vaccines and logistics were ensured at all COVID-19 vaccination session sites across the country. Minor issues such as some delay in uploading of beneficiary list at some session sites were successfully resolved.
|
|
State/UT
|
|
Session
|
|
Beneficiaries
|
|
A & N Islands
|
|
2
|
|
225
|
|
Andhra Pradesh
|
|
332
|
|
18412
|
|
Arunachal Pradesh
|
|
9
|
|
829
|
|
Assam
|
|
65
|
|
3528
|
|
Bihar
|
|
301
|
|
18169
|
|
Chandigarh
|
|
4
|
|
265
|
|
Chhattisgarh
|
|
97
|
|
5592
|
|
Dadra & Nagar Haveli
|
|
1
|
|
80
|
|
Daman & Diu
|
|
1
|
|
43
|
|
Delhi
|
|
81
|
|
4319
|
|
Goa
|
|
7
|
|
426
|
|
Gujarat
|
|
161
|
|
10787
|
|
Haryana
|
|
77
|
|
5589
|
|
Himachal Pradesh
|
|
28
|
|
1517
|
|
Jammu & Kashmir
|
|
41
|
|
2044
|
|
Jharkhand
|
|
48
|
|
3096
|
|
Karnataka
|
|
242
|
|
13594
|
|
Kerala
|
|
133
|
|
8062
|
|
Ladakh
|
|
2
|
|
79
|
|
Lakshadweep
|
|
1
|
|
21
|
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
|
150
|
|
9219
|
|
Maharashtra
|
|
285
|
|
18328
|
|
Manipur
|
|
10
|
|
585
|
|
Meghalaya
|
|
10
|
|
509
|
|
Mizoram
|
|
5
|
|
314
|
|
Nagaland
|
|
9
|
|
561
|
|
Odisha
|
|
161
|
|
13746
|
|
Puducherry
|
|
8
|
|
274
|
|
Punjab
|
|
59
|
|
1319
|
|
Rajasthan
|
|
167
|
|
9279
|
|
Sikkim
|
|
2
|
|
120
|
|
Tamil Nadu
|
|
161
|
|
2945
|
|
Telangana
|
|
140
|
|
3653
|
|
Tripura
|
|
18
|
|
355
|
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
|
317
|
|
21291
|
|
Uttarakhand
|
|
34
|
|
2276
|
|
West Bengal
|
|
183
|
|
9730
|
|
India 
|
|
3352
|
|
191181
Ministry of Finance
More than 6.2 crore Income Tax Returns and about 21 lakh major Tax Audit Reports filed on the new e-Filing portal of the Income Tax Department
More than 6.2 crore Income Tax Returns and about 21 lakh major Tax Audit Reports  have been filed on the new e-Filing portal of the Income Tax Department as on 10th February 2022.
Out of 6.2 crore ITRs filed for AY 2021-22, 48% of these are ITR-1 , 9% is ITR-2 , 13% is ITR-3 , 27% are ITR-4 , ITR-5 , ITR-6  and ITR-7 .
Over 1.91 lakh Form 3CA-3CD and 17.26 lakh Form 3CB-3CD have been filed in FY 21-22. More than 1.84 lakh other Tax Audit Reports  have been filed till 10.02.2022.
The Department has been issuing reminders to taxpayers through emails, SMS and Twitter encouraging taxpayers and Chartered Accountants not to wait till the last minute and file their TARs/ITRs without further delay. Further, to assist the filers for resolution of any grievance related to e-filing, two new email ids- TAR.helpdesk@incometax.gov.in and ITR.helpdesk@incometax.gov.in have been provided. All taxpayers/tax professionals who are yet to file their Tax Audit Reports or Income Tax Returns for AY 2021-22 are requested to file their TARs/Returns immediately to avoid last minute rush.
Ministry of Steel
Independence Day Celebrated with Patriotic zeal by RINL, Ministry of Steel
The RINL-Vizag Steel Plant under Ministry of Steeltoday joined the Nation in celebrating the 75th Independence Day with Patriotic zeal in Ukkunagaram. Shri DK Mohanty, D& CMD-Addl.Charge, RINL hoisted the National Flag, took the salute accorded by the CISF Jawans at the venue.
The celebrations were organized with all Covid-19 precautions. Addressing the employees and their family members on the occasion, Shri Mohanty, extended his warm greetings to all the employees of RINL and their family members, CISF Personnel and Home Guards, Suppliers, Customers, Partners, Stakeholders and each one of VSP’s well-wishers who have been associated with RINL during it's long journey.
He paid sincere homage to all those martyrs for their endless pursuit to give reality to the dream of a “Free India". He lauded the efforts of Govt. of India for conducting an intensive nationwide campaign Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav which has been taken up which will focus on citizen participation, to be converted into a 'Janandolan'.
As part of Independence Day celebrations, Yoga Demonstration, CISF Dog Squad Demonstration, Fire Demonstration & Weapons Demonstration by the CISF are also performed.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy celebrates Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav
DISCOM and Volunteers driven consumer outreach undertaken; Selfies with solar rooftop campaign organised
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has planned various activities under "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav" during the week starting from 23rd August to 27th August 2021.
Following activities were carried out yesterday with support of German Development Corporation  on increasing awareness of solar rooftop in the different states.
Webinars
Consumer outreach webinars were organised for the states of Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab with participation from residential consumers, solar ambassadors and DISCOM officials. Consumers were explained the benefits of rooftop solar and their queries regarding the rooftop solar installation were responded.
DISCOM and Volunteers driven consumer outreach
GUVNL and other DISCOMs in Gujarat had placed Hoardings, Banners and Posters across Gujarat to generate awareness about solar rooftop and also carried out ground campaign through DISCOM officers across Gujarat. Volunteers called Solar Ambassadors visited multiple locations for door-to-door campaign and also shared the WhatsApp Chatbot Helpdesk number to public so that they can get the information about the Scheme, procedure and subsidy digitally. The WhatsApp initiative from Gujarat Discoms is the first such initative taken in the country and got a great response as the consumer has to just Whatsapp “Hi” on 9724300270.
Selfies with solar rooftop campaign
Consumers which have already installed Rooftop Solar had taken their selfies with the installed rooftop solar systems and the same were shared on social media.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Dr Jitendra Singh interacts with Sarpanches from Jammu and Kashmir
Abrogation of Article 370 gave autonomy to Panchayats : Dr Jitendra Singh
Government committed to the development of people of J&K, says Minister
More avenues of development opened in J&K after abrogation of Article 370, say Sarpanches
The Union Minister of State  for Development of North Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh interacted with the Sarpanches from Jammu and Kashmir, here today. The 16 sarpanches belong to the far flung Gandoh tehsil of Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Dr Jitendra Singh said that after the abrogation of Article 370, the panchayats have been given autonomy and thus been empowered. It has uplifted the morale of grass root level leaders in the state, he added. The Minister said that now the grant issued by Centre Government will directly go the Panchayats, which in turn will lead to their development. He further said that these are the leaders elected from the far-flung areas of J&K and their opinion about the decision matters a lot for the development of these areas. Dr Jitendra Singh said that the Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah has also interacted with them recently to under the ground situation. He said that some people with vested interests have tried to spread misinformation about the decision of the Government. These leaders are helpful for the Government to understand the ground situation, the Minister said.
While interacting with the Minister, the sarpanches said that they stand with the decision of the Government. They conveyed that now they feel more empowered with autonomy and financial powers. They added that direct financial powers will empower them to take decision for the benefit of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. They said that it will help in the areas of health and education sector, among others.
Dr Jitendra Singh said that the Government is holding discussions with different groups belonging to Jammu and Kashmir on a regular basis. He said that meetings are being held with various groups including students and other leaders. He assured that Government is committed to the development of people of Jammu and Kashmir and will make all efforts to ensure that.
Ministry of Finance
DGGI busts racket for tax evasion worth more than Rs 72 crore of clandestine clearance of cigarettes
Acting on specific intelligence the Directorate General of Goods and Service Tax Intelligence, Headquarters  has unveiled a racket of clandestine clearance of cigarettes through a factory run in Kota.
Searches were conducted at various places in Kota and Nagaur on 17.07.2020, including the factory, trading firms, godowns, secret offices and residences of beneficiaries. During the search, incriminating documents and electronic devices pertaining to the supply of cigarettes without payment of taxes and duties were recovered. Preliminary investigation in the case has revealed the evasion of tax of more than Rs. 72 crores till now. The data from the seized documents has revealed that the supply of cigarettes was being carrying even during the lockdown period.
One person in this regard has been arrested on 20.07.2020 under the provisions of CGST Act, 2017.
Further investigation, in the case, is still under process.
PIB Headquarters
Faceless Assessment: ‘Turant Suvidha Kendra’ cell formed
Keeping in view of the Government’s objective of promoting Ease of Doing Business, particularly in Trading across Borders, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has rolled out the 1st phase of Faceless Assessment pan India. The new initiative has been launched at Chennai and Bengaluru Customs Zones from 08.06.2020 and will be expanded to all ports, Inland Container Depots and Airports across India by this calendar year end.
The objective of Faceless Assessment is to bring anonymity, transparency and uniformity in assessment practices. For the benefit of the importers, a lot of initiatives have already been put in place under the umbrella of Turant Customs to enable smooth implementation of Faceless Assessment without any need for a physical interface with the Customs officers insofar as assessment is concerned.
Under this new initiative, all the Customs formations falling within the jurisdiction of Chennai and Bengaluru Zone are covered under the 1st phase of Faceless Assessment and the Bills of Entry filed for items of import covered by Chapter 84 and Chapter 85 of Customs Tariff Act, 1975  will get assigned by the Customs Automated System for Faceless Assessment to any of the designated officers within these two Customs zones.
On 8th June, 2020 the “Turant Suvidha Kendra”, a dedicated cell formed with the objective to facilitate the trading community in completing various formalities relating to Faceless Assessment locally at the port of Import was inaugurated by Shri. Vasa Seshagiri Rao, IRS, Principal Chief Commissioner of Customs, Chennai Customs Zone. The said cell will be operational at Room No G-110, 1st Floor Custom House, Chennai. The said Kendra will be manned by Asst Commissioner of Customs , one superintendent and one examining officer.
The important functions of Turant Suvidha Kendra are to accept Bond& Bank Guarantees & debit the same pertaining to assessments for Bills of Entry filed under Chapter 84 & 85 of Customs Tariff Act, for the Chennai Zone, generating test memo and forwarding samples, defacing or debiting of documents/permits/certificates, processing request for fee waiver for late filing and carry out any other technical function referred by the Faceless Assessment Groups according to a press release issued by Shri. R. Srinivasa Naik, Commissioner of Customs, Chennai – Import.
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Election Commission
Third Phase of General Elections-2019 on 23 April
117Lok Sabha Constituencies across 13 States and 2 UTsheaded to Polls
Third Phase is biggest as it covers 117Parliamentary Constituencies in single phase
Over 18 crore 85 lakh voters to decide fate of 1640 candidates
Over 2 lakh 10 thousand polling booths in place for smooth conduct of polls
PARLIAMENTARY CONSTITUENCIES  VOTING ON PHASE-3 
|
|
State/UT
|
|
Number of Parliamentary Constituencies in Phase 3
|
|
Total Number of voters
|
|
Number of Male Voters
|
|
Number of Female Voters
|
|
Number of Voters of Third Gender
|
|
Number of
Contesting
Candidates
|
|
Number of Polling Booths
|
|
Assam
|
|
4
|
|
7477062
|
|
3815335
|
|
3661570
|
|
157
|
|
54
|
|
9577
|
|
Bihar
|
|
5
|
|
8909263
|
|
4655306
|
|
4244284
|
|
225
|
|
82
|
|
9076
|
|
Chhattisgarh
|
|
7
|
|
12713816
|
|
6416252
|
|
6296992
|
|
572
|
|
123
|
|
15408
|
|
Goa
|
|
2
|
|
1135811
|
|
555768
|
|
580043
|
|
0
|
|
12
|
|
1652
|
|
Gujarat
|
|
26
|
|
45125680
|
|
23428119
|
|
21696571
|
|
990
|
|
371
|
|
51709
|
|
Jammu & Kashmir|
|
1|
|
527154
|
|
269603
|
|
257540
|
|
11
|
|
18|
|
714
|
|
Karnataka
|
|
14
|
|
23968905
|
|
12103742
|
|
11863204
|
|
1959
|
|
237
|
|
27776
|
|
Kerala
|
|
20
|
|
26151534
|
|
12684839
|
|
13466521
|
|
174
|
|
227
|
|
24970
|
|
Maharashtra
|
|
14
|
|
25789738
|
|
13319010
|
|
12470076
|
|
652
|
|
249
|
|
28691
|
|
Odisha
|
|
6
|
|
9256922
|
|
4799030
|
|
4456729
|
|
1163
|
|
61
|
|
10464
|
|
Tripura#
|
|
1
|
|
1257944
|
|
637649
|
|
620291
|
|
4
|
|
10
|
|
1645
|
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
|
10
|
|
17810946
|
|
9620644
|
|
8189378
|
|
924
|
|
120
|
|
20120
|
|
West Bengal
|
|
5
|
|
8023846
|
|
4106010
|
|
3917624
|
|
212
|
|
61
|
|
8528
|
|
Dadra & Nagar Haveli
|
|
1
|
|
240858
|
|
127628
|
|
113230
|
|
0
|
|
11
|
|
288
|
|
Daman & Diu
|
|
1
|
|
119677
|
|
59977
|
|
59700
|
|
0
|
|
4
|
|
152
|
|
Total
|
|
117|
|
188509156
|
|
96598912
|
|
86226460
|
|
7043
|
|
1640
|
|
210770
|
|
No of States/UTs in Phase 3
|
|
15Anantnag Parliamentary Constituency  in Jammu & Kashmiris going to polls in Phase III, Phase IV & Phase V of General Elections 2019, the only such PC in the country. The Four Districts to be covered in the Anantnag  are Anantnag, Kulgam, Shopian and Pulwama. Data above is only for Anantnag district for polls to be held on 23rd April. Anantnag PC’s election is conducted partially in Phase III, IV and V.
# Tripura East Parliamentary Constituency’s elections were cancelled in Phase 2 of elections.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to deliver keynote address at inaugural function of Grand Challenges Annual Meeting 2020
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will deliver the keynote address at the inaugural function of Grand Challenges Annual Meeting 2020, on 19th October at 7:30 PM via video conferencing.
The Grand Challenges Annual Meeting, for the last 15 years, has fostered international innovation collaborations to address the biggest challenges in health and development. The Grand Challenges Annual Meeting 2020 will convene virtually from 19th-21st October, bringing together policymakers and scientific leaders, calling for deepened scientific collaborations in solving global health problems, with great emphasis on COVID-19 with an "India for the World" framing. World leaders, eminent scientists and researchers from across the globe will join this annual meeting to discuss key priorities for accelerating progress across the Sustainable Development Goals in the post-pandemic world and elaborate on addressing the challenges to manage COVID-19. The three-day program will feature leaders talks, panel discussions and virtual informal conversations on topics ranging from scientific interventions for fighting the pandemic, managing the pandemic and accelerating the development and implementation of global solutions to combat this pandemic and prevent the next one. Approximately 1600 people from 40 countries will participate in this Annual meeting.
The Grand Challenges Annual Meeting 2020 will be co-hosted by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, the Indian Council of Medical Research and NITI Aayog, along with the Grand Challenges Canada, the United States Agency for International Development and Wellcome.
Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Science and Technology and Earth Sciences will deliver the opening remarks. Mr. Bill Gates, Co-Chair, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will present the plenary framing conversation.
Grand Challenges India was set up as a partnership of the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in 2012, and Wellcome also joined the partnership. Grand Challenges India works across a range of health and developmental priorities ranging from agriculture, nutrition, sanitation, maternal and child health to infectious diseases.
Prime Minister's Office
PM launches various projects of Kandla Port Trust
PM launches various projects of Kandla Port Trust
(The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today launched various projects of Kandla Port Trust at Gandhidham in Gujarat.
He unveiled plaques to mark the laying of Foundation Stone for construction of the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Convention Centre; and the development of the 14th and 16th General Cargo Berth.
He handed over Letters of Award for Construction of Interchange-cum-ROB at Kutch Salt Junction; Deployment of two Mobile Harbour Cranes; and Mechanization for handling of fertilisers at Kandla Port.
Speaking on the occasion, Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari said that the Sagarmala project, and port-led development would have a positive impact on the State of Gujarat, and would lead to job creation as well.
Gujarat Chief Minister Shri Vijay Rupani spoke of the rich maritime traditions of the State, and added that the spirit continues even today.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked the people for the warm welcome accorded to him on the way from the helipad to the venue of the function.
He said the people of Kutch are well aware of the importance of water. He spoke of the rich and glorious history and culture of the Kutch region.
The Prime Minister said that if India wants to make a place for itself in global trade, it should have the best of arrangements in the port sector.
The combination of infrastructure and efficiency is vital for the port sector to thrive, he said, adding that the Kandla Port has emerged as one of the finest in Asia.
The Prime Minister said that the Chabahar port, being developed with Indian participation in Iran, would further spur the growth of Kandla Port. The Prime Minister also mentioned the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Convention Center whose Foundation Stone was laid today.
The Prime Minister asked the people to resolve to make whatever contribution they can for the nation over the next five years, in the run-up to the seventy-fifth anniversary of Independence.
Stating that the nation is celebrating the centenary year of Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay, the Prime Minister suggested that Kandla Port Trust be renamed as "Deendayal Port Trust - Kandla."
Ministry of Finance
Bad Bank incorporation for stressed assets as a measure to clean up bank books
The Government is apprised with regard to incorporation of a Bad Bank with all the regulatory approvals in place. This was stated by Minister of State for Finance Dr Bhagwat Kisanrao Karad in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today.
The Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, in her speech on the Budget for the financial year 2021-22, had made the following announcement:
“The high level of provisioning by public sector banks of their stressed assets calls for measures to clean up the bank books. An Asset Reconstruction Company Limited and Asset Management Company would be set up to consolidate and take over the existing stressed debt and then manage and dispose of the assets to Alternate Investment Funds and other potential investors for eventual value realization.”
The Minister stated that Indian Banks’ Association  has apprised with regard to incorporation of the National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited  that NARCL has been registered with the Registrar of Companies on 7.7.2021.
The Reserve Bank of India, being the regulator of Asset Reconstruction Companies , has already prescribed a regulatory framework for the functioning of ARCs and there are well-laid norms for transfer of stressed assets by banks and non-banking finance companies to ARCs. Identification of non-performing assets by an ARC is an ongoing process, the Minister stated.
Ministry of External Affairs
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Finland in the field of Biotechnology
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the MoU between India and Finland for collaborating based on mutual interest in the field of Biotechnology, for funding and implementing ambitious industry-led innovative and transnational projects within the broad scope of research development and innovation.
Benefits:
The Mou will support creation of long-term Research, Development & Innovation collaboration mechanism and to establish and strengthen cooperative network between Indian and Finnish organizations. By funding need-oriented, ambitious joint projects of high international standards, the two countries aim to help reach world-class innovations beneficial to both countries. It will also facilitate knowledge sharing and knowledge generation among scientists, researchers and industry in the two countries.
Details:
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- Identifying innovation as the cornerstone of the collaboration, both DBT and Business Finland have agreed to cooperate with Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council , the Public Sector Enterprise of the Department of Biotechnology , Government of India for funding and implementing ambitious industry-led innovative and transnational projects. Based on their mutual interest following research areas have been identified, i. Mission Innovation;
Biofuture platform: biofuels, bioenergy and biomass based products;
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- Environmental and energy applications of biotechnology;
- Business development of start-up and growth companies; and
- Education technologies and games in life sciences vi. Other fields of life science industry
Background:
The MoU was signed in accordance with the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Finland and the Government of the Republic of India on Co-operation in the fields of Science and Technology, signed in Helsinki on March 25th 2008, wherein, based on mutual interest it was agreed to promote long-term research and development and innovation  cooperation between Finnish and Indian organisations.
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